A Tale of Two Cities

Sidney Carton a disillusioned, heavy drinking London lawyer defends a young French aristocrat Charles Darnay when the informant Barsad accuses him of spying. Carton finds himself falling in love with Darnays fiance Lucie Manette and, although he confesses his love to her, they agree to keep it secret. When Darnay returns to France, in the grip of revolutionary terror, he is imprisoned by a mob led by Madame Defarge on the orders of his corrupt uncle. Hearing Lucies pleas for help, Carton seizes the opportunity for action and, ultimately, redemption.